Hellenic rarities committee annual report 2013
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HELLENIC RARITIES COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT – 2013 The following evaluations concern reports sent to the Committee for 2013. Also included are previous years’ records of birds (or groups of birds) not included in G.Handrinos & T.Akriotis “The Birds of Greece” (Helm, 1997) or the previous annual reports of the HRC. The taxonomic order followed is compliant to the latest revision of the Association of European Records and Rarities Committees (AERC-TAC, 2011b). The details given for each record are analyzed with the following order:
Abbreviations: AERC Association of European Records and Rarities Committees. BoG The Birds of Greece (Handrinos & Akriotis, 1997). HRC Hellenic Rarities Committee. HBRC Hellenic Bird Ringing Centre. I. Observations of rare species approved by the Committee Where necessary, there is a small descriptive text. The chronological appearance of the species in Greece may change in the future if older observations arise and become accepted: Velvet Scoter Melanitta fusca Thessaloniki, Volvi, 1 first winter male and 3 individuals, 12/1/2013, (I.Tsougrakis, P.Doubalakidis). Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus Fthiotida, Sperheios Delta, 2 adults, 12/1/2013, (E.Bourdakis). Thessaloniki, Gallikos Delta, 1 adult, 20/1/2013, photo, (O.Tzimoulis, S.Georgeli, S.Vasileiadis).
Lesvos, sea area N of Neapoli, 1 adult, 26/4/2007, (C.Vlachos). Psara, sea area NW of Psara, 1 adult, 17/5/2009, (J.Fric, S.Zakkak, A.Karamanlidis, M.Psaradelli). Skyros, sea area SW of Skyros, 3 adults, 17/5/2009, (J.Fric, S.Zakkak, A.Karaman- lidis, M.Psaradelli). Lesvos, sea area W of Sigri, 1 individual, 3/7/2009, (S.Zakkak, M.Panagiotopoulou). Ileia, sea area SW of Kyllini, 2 individuals, 21/8/2009, (A.López). Ikaria, sea area between Ikaria and Thymainaki, 1 adult, 9/4/2011, (J.Fric, K.Gaganis, V.Saravia Mullin). Paros, sea area NE of Paros, 26 individuals, 26/7/2012, (A.Evaggelidis, J.Fric, K.Papaconstantinou, M.Tzali). Thasos, sea area 3 mi E of Potamia, 1 adult, 15/7/2013, found exhausted, photos, (A.Christidis, E.Christoforou).
Lesvos, sea area 2 km NW of Petra, 1 adult, 6/5/2012, (R.de Lange). Kerkyra, Korissia, 1 second winter, 13/1/2013, photos, (I.Gasteratos, K.Apergis). Kerkyra, Lefkimmi, 1 second winter, 27/1/2013, photos, (I.Gasteratos, K.Apergis). Rodopi, sea area S of Xirolimni, 1 first winter, 29/11/2013, found wounded, photos, (A.Michailidou, S.Kazantzidis, V.Terzis, E.Patetsini).
Rodopi, Ismarida, 1 immature, 17/1/2013, photos, (E.Michailidis, M.Panagioto- poulou, H.Jerrentrup, A.Michailidou, V.Terzis). There are also other records not submitted to the Committee. Saker Falcon Falco cherrug Antikythira, Lydi, 1 immature, 21/9/2013, (A.Evaggelidis, G.F.Flaviu). The Committee is aware of, and awaits the submission of, several other observations. Corn Crake Crex crex Fthiotida, Sperheios Delta, 3 adults, 24/4/2009, (A.Christopoulos). Xanthi, Petrohori, 1 adult, 28/4/2010, found dead, photo, (A.Michailidou). Lesvos, Faneromeni, 1 adult, 30/4/2013, found dead, photo, (E.Roy). Allen’s Gallinule Porphyrio alleni Hania, Moronis, 1 adult, 26/12/2013, photos, (A.Zisimopoulou Roukounaki, A.Roukounakis). This is the 2nd observation in Greece, 17 years after the last one (Paros, 1996). Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax Thessaloniki, Koroneia, 6 individuals, 2-22/1/2013, photos, (E.Karta, M.Panagiotopoulou, L.Sidiropoulos, P.Azmanis, E.Bourdakis, I.Tsougrakis, E.Tserkezidou). Evros, Evros Delta, 45 individuals, 29/1/2013, (I.Fakriadis, P.Ioannidis). Evros, Evros Delta, 1 adult female, 8/12/2013, photos, (K.Panagiotidis). Cream-coloured Courser Cursorius cursor Attiki, Spata, 1 adult, 14-17/3/2013, photo, (N.Fokas, I.Vlatsiotis, K.Gaganis). Halki, Traheia, 1 pair and 2 juveniles, 17/5/2013, (J.Hölzinger).
Lesvos, Kalloni, 1 adult male, 11+13/5/2013, sketch, (D.Walbridge, M.Walbridge, D.Holden, A.Holden). This is the 6th observation of this species in Greece and the 2nd in Lesvos. Armenian Gull Larus armenicus Rodos, Rodos, 1 adult, 14/1/2010, photo, (E.Stavrakas). Oriental Turtle Dove Streptopelia orientalis meena Serres, Kerkini, 1 adult, 15/11/2013, photos, (A.Tsafonis, A.Tsafonis). Laughing Dove Streptopelia senegalensis Hania, Moronis, 1 adult, 27/12/2013, photos, (N.Samatirakis, V.Pitropakis). Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus Lasithi, Kato Zakros, 3 adults, 19-22/4/1999, photo, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Kato Zakros, 1 adult, 27/4/1999, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Kato Zakros, 3 adults, 20+21/4/2001, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 4 adults, 15/4/2006, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 1 adult, 24/3/2007, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 4 adults, 24/4/2007, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 1 adult, 13/4/2008, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 1 adult female, 17-19/5/2010, photo, (B.Baijot). Lasithi, Sfaka, 7 adults, 13-16/3/2013, (B.Baijot). Argolida, Timenio, 1 adult female, 22/3-1/4/2013, photos, (I.Stoyanova Radeva, A.Starfas, G.Starfas, P.Leontidis, E.Starfa, D.Foteinos, S.Tsilibi, N.Tsiopelas, V.Antoniou, V.Kalomoiri, N.Probonas, C.Vlachos, M.Kotsakis, G.Alexandris, P.Andriopoulos, G.Beriatos, E.Stavrakas, T.Gaitanakis, P.Petrou, M.Moschona, A.Tsafonis, S.Tsafonis, E.Varsou, A.Tsafonis, P.Mantzouratou, D.Koutsaftis, M.Koutsaftis, M.Moschovis, N.Kardakari, K.Papaconstantinou, M.Papaconstantinou, A.Theodoropoulou, S.Kalloutsi, A.Marinis). Rodos, Kattavia, 2 adults, 29/3/2013, photo, (T.Kuppel). Irakleio, Anapodaris, 1 adult male, 30/3/2013, photo, (V.Pitropakis). Hania, Vlites, 1 adult male, 1/4/2013, photo, (P.Perantonakis). Hania, Agios Pavlos, 1 adult male, 2/4/2013, sketch, (T.Hall, G.James). Lasithi, Sfaka, 2 adults, 7/4/2013, (B.Baijot). Hania, Trachilos, 1 adult female, 7/4/2013, photos, (C.Turvey, E.Turvey, A.Cross). Gavdos, Christos, 2 adults, 13/4/2013, (T.Fransson, D.Chatzidakis).
Lesvos, Kalloni, 1 individual, 1+2/10/2013, (A.J.Swann). Bluethroat Luscinia svecica Irakleio, Malia, 1 first year male L.s.cyanecula, 26/9/2011, ringed, photos, (D.De Mesel, M.Noidou). Lesvos, Faneromeni, 1 adult female, 1/4/2013, photos, (E.Kappes, W.Kappes). Thessaloniki, Volvi, 2 first year females, 29/9/2013, 1 first year female ringed, photos, (HBRC, A.Tsilianidis). Irakleio, Malia, 1 first year male, 8/10/2013, ringed, photos, (D.De Mesel, M.Noidou).
Lesvos, Ipsilou, 1 adult male, 9/5/2001, photo, (D.Ferguson). Lesvos, Petrified Forest Park, 2 adult males and 1 adult female, 17/4-16/5/2013, photos, (F.Baldé, S.P.Dudley, K.Mullarney, P.Preston, N.Preston, D.Walbridge, C.Vlachos, P.Perantonakis, A.Tsaknakis, M.Vasilakakis, D.Dimitriou, P.Tsakmakis, P.Petrou, M.Kotsakis, G.Alexandris). The Lesvos record is only the second confirmed breeding attempt on the island (and for Greece): food passing was observed between one of the males and the female (Dudley, 2013). Western Olivaceous Warbler Iduna opaca Antikythira, Batoudiana, 1 adult, 19/5/2013, ringed, photos, (HBRC). This is the 2nd observation of this species in Greece. Spectacled Warbler Sylvia conspicillata Strofades, Stamfani, 1 adult male, 15/4/1995, ringed, (HBRC). Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus Samos, Kerveli, 1 individual, 29/10/2013, photos, (A.Korakis). Irakleio, Lentas, 1 individual, 31/10/2013, photos, (M.Schmidt).
Samos, Palaiokastro, 1 adult male, 23/12/2013, (A.Korakis). Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis nivalis Pella, Voras, 1 first winter male, 2/2/2013, photos, (M.Kotsakis, G.Alexandris, C.Vlachos, O.Tzimoulis, E.Simitzi, A.Chazarakis, M.Moschona, E.Stets, C.Dimadis, T.Kourouzidis, A.Kantarellos, A.Vlachos). Before this record, there were a total of 5 observations of the species in Greece. Pine Bunting Emberiza leucocephalos Fokida, Vardousia, 1 adult male, 10/11/2013, photos, (G.Alexandris, P.Petrou). II. Records accepted by the Committee, in Category A, but not referring to rare species The following observations were accepted; nevertheless the recorded species are not included in the List of the Rare Birds of Greece. In every record there is an explanatory text: Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis Thessaloniki, Koroneia, 2 adults, 5/1/2013, (P.Azmanis, M.Panagiotopoulou, L.Sidiropoulos).
Evros, Evros Delta, 110.395 individuals, 20/1/2013, (I.Fakriadis, P.Ioannidis, A.Athanasiadis, G.Katsadorakis, E.Makrygianni). An impressive gathering of the species for Greece. Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus Andros, Palaiopoli, 1 immature, 5/3/2012, photos, (C.Zografou). This species nests in the neighboring islands of Naxos and Irakleia. Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni Ileia, Kotyhi, 3 individuals, 13/1/2013, photo, (N.Tsiopelas, P.Mantzouratou, M.Koutsaftis). This is one of the few winter records of the species in Greece. Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia Evros, Evros Delta, 844 individuals, 18/7/2013, (I.Fakriadis, P.Ioannidis). An impressive gathering of the species for Greece. Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis Evros, Evros Delta, 1.069 individuals, 3/7/2013, (I.Fakriadis, P.Ioannidis). An impressive gathering of the species for Greece. Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus Fthiotida, Oiti, 1 individual, 14+15/7/2010, (A.Christopoulos, G.Satasis). Fthiotida, Oiti, 1 individual, 6/11/2013, (H.Alivizatos, I.Schogolev, S.Schogolev).
Attiki, Vravrona, 1 second year male, 2/5/2013, photo, (E.Stavrakas). Tinos, Vaketa, 1 second year male, 6/5/2013, photos, (J.Fagefors).
Hania, Moronis, 1 adult, 21/11/2013, photos, (N.Samaritakis). This is a rarely seen subspecies in Greece. Common Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita tristis Attiki, Brexiza, 1 individual, 2/11/2013, ringed, photos, (HBRC). This is a rarely seen subspecies in Greece. Red Crossbill Loxia curvirostra Hania, Kormokopos, 3 individuals, 9/8/2013, photos, (A.Hargrave, A.Hargrave). ΙII. Rare species observations accepted by the Committee but included in Category E The following observations were accepted, but the recorded species are highly likely to be escapees and are not therefore included in the List of the Birds of Greece: Black Swan Cygnus atratus Attiki, Porto Rafti, 2 adults, 11/4/2010, photo, (M.Ladonikola).
Fthiotida, Lianokladi, 1 adult male, 14+15/8/2013, photos, (A.Christopoulos). Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus Attiki, Koumoundourou, 1 adult, 9/6/2009, (A.Christopoulos). Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor Limnos, Alyki, 1 adult, 20/1/2011, (E.Kakalis, A.Papanastasiou). Monk Parakeet Myiopsitta monachus Attiki, Ethnikos Kipos, 22 individuals, 25/11/2010, photos, (A.Christopoulos, A.Petrikis). Attiki, Ethnikos Kipos, 9 individuals, 19/4/2011, (N.Probonas). Attiki, Ethnikos Kipos, 5 individuals, 28/4/2013, photo, (M.Kallionaki). Rosy-faced Lovebird Agapornis roseicollis Kavala, Chrysoupoli, 1 individual, 4/5/2013, photos, (A.Wirth, J.A.Wirth). House Finch Carpodacus mexicanus Attiki, Ethnikos Kipos, 1 adult male, 14/4/2011, (N.Probonas). IV. Rare species observations not accepted by the Committee The following observations were rejected by the Committee for not having satisfactory facts and details that would help in the right identification of the species or they were erroneously identified: Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus Thessaloniki, Volvi, 2 individuals, photos, 25/10/2013. Thessaloniki, Volvi, 3 individuals, 5/11/2013.
Rethymno, sea area N of Rethymno, 1 individual, October 1991. Rough-legged Buzzard Buteo lagopus Thessaloniki, Kalohori, 1 individual, 13/1/2013, photos. Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax Kilkis, Artzan, 1 female, 21/2/2012. Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni Thessaloniki, Loudias Delta, 1 adult, 21/7/2013, photos. Pallas's Gull Larus ichthyaetus Kavala, Pontolivado, 1 individual, 15/10/2013, photo. Armenian Gull Larus armenicus Hios, Limani, 1 second winter, 8/3/2011, photos. Evoia, Halkida, 1 immature, 12/1/2013, photos.
Argolida, Palaia Epidavros, 1 pair, 21/9/2013, photos. Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus Rodopi, Ptelea, 1 adult, 18/7/2013, photos. Richard’s Pipit Anthus richardi Lesvos, Kalloni, 1 adult, 25/4/2013, photos. Bluethroat Luscinia svecica Attiki, Shinias, 1 individual, 16/9/2013, photos. Finsch's Wheatear Oenanthe finschii Kavala, Gerontas, 1 adult female, 21/4/2013, photos. Karpathos, Ahordaia, 1 adult male, 11/6/2013.
Antikythira, Batoudiana, 1 first year, ringed, photos. Isabelline Shrike Lanius isabellinus Lesvos, Skala Kallonis, 1 first year, 27/9/2013. V. Species removed from the List of the Rare Birds of Greece The Committee has reviewed the species it considers and the following species, now each with over 50 records, are to be removed from the HRC’s List of the Rare Birds of Greece: Blue-cheeked Bee-eater Merops persicus In the year 2013, the Committee evaluated 101 registration forms. Of them, 75 records were accepted to Category A and 9 records added to Category E (83.15%), while 17 records were not accepted (16.85%) to Category A. VII. Acknowledgements The Committee acknowledges the following experts (listed alphabetically) for their assistance on identification issues and with help in producing this report: Steve P. Dudley Jakob Fric Danae Portolou Hadoram Shirihai Lars Svensson Noam Weiss Steven Wytema VIII. References AERC TAC, 2003a: AERC TAC's Taxonomic Recommendations. Online version: http://www.aerc.eu/tac.html AERC TAC, 2003b: AERC TAC Checklist of bird taxa occurring in Western Palearctic region, with distributional notes on subspecies - 15th Draft. Online version: http://www.aerc.eu/tac.html AERC TAC, 2011a: AERC TAC's taxonomic recommendations: 2011 report. Online version: http://www.aerc.eu/tac.html AERC TAC, 2011b: AERC list of Western Palearctic birds. December 2011 version. Online version: http://www.aerc.eu/tac.html Dudley, S.P. 2014. Lesvos Birds 2013. Lesvos Birding. Website: http://lesvosbirding.com/bird-reports/lesvos-birds-2013/ Handrinos, G., & Akriotis, T., 1997: The Birds of Greece. Helm, A & C Black, London. Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2006: Annual Report – 2005. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2007: Annual Report – 2006. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2008: Annual Report – 2007. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2009: Annual Report – 2008. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2010: Annual Report – 2009. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2011: Annual Report – 2010. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2012: Annual Report – 2011. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2013: Annual Report – 2012. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm The following text, when used, is cited as follows: Hellenic Rarities Committee, 2014: Annual Report – 2013. Website: http://rarities.ornithologiki.gr/gr/eaop/annual_reports.htm HELLENIC RARITIES COMMITTEE Chairman: George Handrinos Secretary: Nikos Probonas Members: Kostas Papaconstantinou, Michalis Dretakis, Theodoros Kominos, Apostolis Christopoulos, Maria Dimaki With the support of the Hellenic Ornithological Society and the Hellenic Bird Ringing Centre. |